Phlebotomist (Jackson Heights)

ACTalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a phlebotomist for a high-volume outpatient setting in New York. The role requires performing venipunctures, labeling and processing specimens, and communicating clearly with patients.

A minimum of 2 years of phlebotomy experience and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required; Spanish is a plus but not required. The position is based in Jackson Heights/Queens, with weekday hours and occasional Saturday coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum 1 year of venipuncture experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency using straight needles and venipuncture independently from day one.
• Experience with blood draws and outpatient specimen collection.
• Reliability, punctuality and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipunctures independently using straight or butterfly needles.
• Explain venipuncture and specimen collection processes to patients clearly.
• Collect and store specimens to maintain integrity.
• Match requisition forms to tubes and verify information.
• Label specimens, centrifuge, split, and freeze as required.
• Package specimens for transport according to protocol.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Venipuncture skills

Patient service

Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Straight needles

Butterfly needles

Job description

Actalent is Hiring For A Phlebotomist!

*Must have 2 years of phlebotomy expereince*

Job Description This phlebotomist role focuses on high-volume outpatient specimen collection in a fast-paced patient service center. You will perform venipunctures independently from day one, handle a wide range of specimen types, and ensure accurate labeling, processing, and documentation while providing clear and courteous explanations to patients. Reliability, punctuality, and strong communication skills are essential, and bilingual Spanish ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws and venipunctures independently using straight needles and butterfly needles, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Clearly and courteously explain the venipuncture and specimen collection process to patients, including blood, urine, and fecal samples when required.
• Collect and store specimens according to established procedures and protocols to maintain specimen integrity.
• Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify that all information is 100% correct.
• Accurately label specimens, centrifuge, split, and freeze samples as required by specific test orders.
• Package specimens for transport following protocol to maintain appropriate temperature and integrity.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency and confidence using straight needles, with the ability to perform venipunctures independently from day one.
• Demonstrated experience with blood draws, venipuncture, and outpatient specimen collection.
• Strong reliability and punctuality, with consistent attendance and adherence to scheduled hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy patient service center or similar high-volume outpatient environment.
• Comfort handling multiple specimen types, including blood, urine, and fecal samples, in accordance with protocols.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This position is based in a busy patient service center in Queens, serving approximately 80100 patients per day. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with every other Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You will work in a fast-paced clinical environment that requires attention to detail, adherence to laboratory protocols, and consistent, professional interaction with a diverse patient population. The role involves standing for extended periods, moving between workstations, and working with standard phlebotomy and laboratory equipment such as straight needles!

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jackson Heights, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jackson Heights, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jackson Heights,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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